ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark sign of gastrointestinal perforation due to the abrupt release of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin with a duration of 24 to 36 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is ready to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client as the catheter is inserted?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exhaling slowly relaxes the client, easing catheter insertion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about ways to manage the condition. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Waiting 1 hour before bed allows digestion, reducing reflux risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hepatitis A about preventing transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is critical in preventing the fecal-oral transmission of hepatitis A.